Channel Islands shipping forecast
For the area bounded by latitude 50°N, the French coast between Cap de la Hague and Ile de Brehat and longitude 3°W.
Issued by Jersey Met at 09:00UTC Tuesday , 17 March 2026 for the period ending 12:00UTC Thursday.
General Situation
At 06:00UTC high, 1024mb, Switzerland, expected 1033mb, Baltic Sea, by midday Wednesday.
Forecast from 12:00UTC Tuesday to 12:00UTC Wednesday.
Wind: South to southeast 3 to 4, locally 5 at first, backing southeast to east overnight.
Sea state: Smooth or slight with a low swell throughout.
Weather: Fair or fine.
Visibility: Good or very good.
Outlook from 12:00UTC Wednesday to 12:00UTC Thursday.
Wind: East to northeast 3 to 4, soon increasing 4 to 5, perhaps locally 6 mid-Channel for a time until around dusk.
Sea state: Smooth to slight with a low to moderate swell, occasionally moderate mid-Channel.
Weather: Fair or fine.
Visibility: Good or very good.
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